G25 said the board’s decision to halve Najib’s jail sentence and reduce his fine in the SRC International case was a “travesty” to the justice system.

“We hope the matter can be revisited at an early meeting of the Pardons Board to rescind the decision to grant Najib a partial pardon,” it said in a statement today.

Last Friday, the Pardons Board announced that Najib’s prison sentence had been reduced to six years from the initial 12.

The former Pekan MP also had his fine reduced from RM210 million to RM50 million.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim denied suggestions that a convict would need to serve at least three years of his sentence before his pardon application can be considered.

Anwar said that anyone convicted of an offence could submit an initial application in line with the given process.

“In this case, the application was made, and it is true that as prime minister I ensured that it was heard.

“So, I acknowledge responsibility for that,” he said when explaining the prompt hearing given by the Pardons Board to Najib’s pardon application.

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